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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.42, 5,052.66 and 3,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.42, 5,052.66 and 3,088.35 is: 4,622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.42 : 5,052.66 = 3,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.42/5,052.66 = 3,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.42x = 5,052.66 × 3,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.42x = 15,604,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,382.51/3,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.95

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